What happened: The Minnesota Wild placed forward Tyler Pitlick and defenseman Cameron Crotty on waivers Monday. The transaction makes both skaters available across the league as Minnesota adjusts its NHL roster.

Why it matters: Waiving Pitlick and Crotty creates roster flexibility for Minnesota amid early regular-season maneuvering. If both players clear waivers, the organization can reassign them to the AHL to bolster organizational depth. A claim by another club would immediately remove either player from Minnesota's 23-man roster.

What to watch: Minnesota will learn by Tuesday afternoon whether Pitlick and Crotty clear waivers or are claimed by another team.